Western Union
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Capo 1
Intro
A D E
Western Union (clickety clack)
A D E
Oh, Western Union (clickety clack)
Verse
A F#m
I had a fight with my baby
D E
Ooh how sorry I am
A F#m
She won't talk to me no how
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +
D E A A
I'm gonna send a telegram
(break) (break) (break)
[Refrão] E7
Western Union ( Western Union - clickety clack)
A
Oh yeah (When the heart ???, I’ll be back ???)
E | A | E |
Send my lovin' baby back to me
Verse
A F#m
She won't open my letters
D E
She won't answer the phone
A F#m
When I'm a-ringin' her doorbell
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +
D E A A
She says there ain't nobody home
(break) (break) (break)
[Refrão] E7
Western Union ( Western Union - clickety clack)
A
Oh yeah (When the heart ???, I’ll be back ???)
E | A | E |
Send my lovin' baby back to me
Solo
| A | F#m | D | E |
| A | F#m | D E | A |
[Refrão] E7
Western Union ( Western Union - clickety clack)
A
Oh yeah (When the heart ???, I’ll be back ???)
E | A | E |
Send my lovin' baby back to me
Verse
A F#m
“I love you!” is my message
D E
Just three words and no more
A F#m
If she won't let you deliver
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +
D E A A
Slip it underneath her door
[Refrão] E7
Western Union ( Western Union - clickety clack)
A
Oh yeah (When the heart ???, I’ll be back ???)
E | A |
Send my lovin' baby back to me
E7
Western Union ( Western Union - clickety clack)
A
Oh yeah (When the heart ???, I’ll be back ???)
E | A |
Send my lovin' baby back to me
(repeat and fade)
How to play Western Union
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.